Run the World (Girls)
Beyoncé
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(Woo) (Girls!) Coachella thank you for allowing me to be the first black woman to headline coachella (Girls!) Ain't that about a bitch? (Girls!), this song is dedicated to all the incredible women That opened up the doors for me Thank you so much ladies (Girls!), do we have any strong women out there tonight? Sing along Girls, we run this mutha (yeah) Girls, we run this mutha (yeah) Girls, we run this mutha (yeah) Girls, we run this mutha (here we go) Who run the world? (Girls) Who run the world? (Girls) Who run the world? (Girls) Who run the world? (Girls) Who run this mutha? (Girls) Who run this mutha? (Girls) Who run this mutha? (Girls) Who run this mutha? Who run the world? (Girls) Who run the world? (Girls) Who run the world? (Girls) Who run the world? (Girls) Some of them men think they freak this Like we do, but no they don't Make your check, come at they neck Disrespect us, no they won't This goes out to all the girls That's in the club rocking the latest Who will buy it for themselves and get more money later I think I need a barber (barber) None of these niggas can fade me (fade me) I'm so good with this, I remind you, I'm so hood with this Boy, I'm just playing, oh come here, baby Hope you still like me, f-u, pay me My persuasion can build a nation Endless power, with our love we can devour You'll do anything for me Who run the world? (Girls) (girls) Who run the world? (Girls) (girls) Who run the world? (Girls) (girls) Who run the world? (Girls) (girls) Who run this mutha? (Girls) (girls) Who run this mutha? (Girls) (girls) Who run this mutha? (Girls) (girls) Who run this mutha? (Girls) (girls) Who run the world? Who run the world? (Girls) (girls) Who run the world? (Girls) (girls) Who run the world? (Girls) Who run the world? (Girls) (Who are we) Who are we? (What we run?) What we run? The world (Who run this mutha?) (Who are we) Who are we? (What we run?) What we run? The world (Who run this mutha?) (Who are we) Who are we? (What do we run?) What do we run? We run the world (Who run this mutha?) (Who are we?) (What we run?) We run the world Who run the world? (Girls) We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller We say to girls, "You can have ambition, but not too much You should aim to be successful, but not too successful Otherwise, you will threaten the man" We raise girls to see each other as competitors Not for jobs or for accomplishments But for the attention of men Feminist A person who believes in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes (of the sexes)
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Written by: Adidja Palmer, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, David James Andrew Taylor, Nick Van De Wall, Terius Nash, Thomas Wesley Pentz
Lyrics © NW ROYALTY CONSULTING, LLC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Creation"Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé was released as a lead single from her fourth studio album titled "4" in 2011.
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Genre and ProductionThe song is an upbeat and empowering R&B song that blends elements of Europop and electronic dance music.
- It is characterized by its intricate production, which incorporates thumping drums, percussions, and aggressive synths.
- Beyoncé co-produced the track along with a group of renowned producers including the likes of Swizz Beatz, The-Dream, and Diplo.
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Message and RecognitionThe song delivers a potent message of female empowerment and agency, arguably making it an anthem for feminism.
- It received a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Glee" CoverThe hit American television series "Glee" performed a cover of "Run the World (Girls)" in its third season, in the episode titled "Asian F."
- The performance was led by Heather Morris, who played the character Brittany S. Pierce in the series.
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Impact and LegacyDespite receiving mixed reviews initially, the song has since been recognized for its cultural value and progressive message.
- It has been performed by Beyoncé at a variety of events, including the 2011 Billboard Music Awards and the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in 2012.
- Its music video is distinguished for its elaborate choreography and African-inspired fashion, which has been a source of significant influence in pop culture.
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Commercial Performance"Run the World (Girls)" topped charts in South Korea and was a top ten hit in several countries including the UK, Australia, and Ireland.
- It was certified platinum in the US, indicating the sales of over one million units.
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SamplingThe song notably features a sample from "Pon de Floor" by Major Lazer.
- This led to Major Lazer members Diplo and Switch being credited as co-writers on "Run the World (Girls)."
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Impact on Beyoncé's Career"Run the World (Girls)" marked a departure from Beyoncé's previous sound, setting the tone for her future more experimental and genre-blending works.
- It further established Beyoncé as a leading figure in promoting strong, independent women through her music.
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